Match report
Arsenal Defeats Slavia Praha 3-0 in UEFA Champions League
Slavia Praha
0–3
FT
Arsenal
Nov 4, 2025
Arsenal dominated the match against Slavia Praha, securing a comprehensive 3-0 win in their UEFA Champions League encounter. The victory was built on solid defensive work and clinical finishing from midfielders Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Slavia Praha 0–3 Arsenal
- • Goals: B. Saka (penalty, 32'), M. Merino (46', 68')
- • Yellow Cards: E. Nwaneri (23'), M. Merino (37'), C. Norgaard (75'), M. Lewis-Skelly (79')
Lineups
Slavia Praha
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 35 J. Markovic (G)
- 27 T. Vlcek (D)
- 2 S. Chaloupek (D)
- 4 D. Zima (D)
- 16 D. Moses (M)
- 10 C. Zafeiris (M)
- 23 M. Sadilek (M)
- 12 Y. Mbodji (M)
- 17 L. Provod (F)
- 25 T. Chory (F)
- 11 Y. Sanyang (F)
Substitutes
- 36 J. Stanek
- 40 A. Rezek
- 7 M. Cham
- 8 D. Hashioka
- 9 V. Kusej
- 13 M. Chytil
- 18 J. Boril
- 21 D. Doudera
- 30 D. Toula
- 31 E. Prekop
- 43 T. Jelinek
- 44 J. Kolisek
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Raya (G)
- 12 J. Timber (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel (D)
- 5 P. Hincapie (D)
- 22 E. Nwaneri (M)
- 16 C. Norgaard (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 23 M. Merino (F)
- 19 L. Trossard (F)
Substitutes
- 35 T. Setford
- 51 A. Rojas
- 3 C. Mosquera
- 4 B. White
- 10 E. Eze
- 33 R. Calafiori
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
- 53 C. Sagoe Jr
- 56 M. Dowman
- 71 A. Harriman-Annous
Timeline
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23' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardE. Nwaneri
Foul
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30' Arsenal Var · Penalty confirmedGabriel Magalhães
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32' Arsenal Goal · PenaltyB. Saka
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37' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardM. Merino
Foul
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46' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalM. Merino · Assist: L. Trossard
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48' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Chory · On: M. Chytil
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65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Nwaneri · On: E. Eze
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68' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalM. Merino · Assist: Declan Rice
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70' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardChristos Zafeiris
Foul
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70' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: Christos Zafeiris · On: M. Cham
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70' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Vlcek · On: D. Doudera
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73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White
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73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Hincapie · On: M. Lewis-Skelly
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73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Trossard · On: M. Dowman
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74' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Moses · On: D. Hashioka
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74' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Sanyang · On: V. Kusej
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75' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardC. Norgaard
Foul
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79' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardM. Lewis-Skelly
Foul
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81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: Declan Rice · On: A. Harriman-Annous
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83' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardD. Doudera
Argument
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86' Slavia Praha Var · Penalty cancelledL. Provod
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90'+6 Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardY. Mbodji
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Slavia Praha | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 31 | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 80% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 258 | 344 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 8 |
| xG | 0.47 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 187 | 274 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 12 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal capitalized on a crucial penalty in the 30th minute, confirmed by VAR, to open the scoring through Bukayo Saka.
- ▸ Mikel Merino's brace in the second half (46' and 68') sealed the victory for Arsenal, further consolidating their lead over Slavia Praha.